"while there have been no too big safety or organizing issues on this rally"
What rally did you follow?
I dont see wrc+. so maybe i missed something. Rallyblog which i follow hasnt mentioned safety issues, and those couple of stages i have seen live seem to be almost empty of people, except near some jumps or other dedicated viewing spots.
Agree, I miss those times when there were many seats available in manufacturer cars and then besides them many privateers who actually show some promising times.
That's why we need cheaper cars and more teams. Only elite factory drivers and those with super-rich backers can get a seat in a Rally1.
But no-one should be 'sitting at home'. A Raĺly2 Car is a...
https://www.subaru.co.jp/en/alliance/
WRC mainclass from 2027